Saturday, December 19, 2009

So, I joined the 21st century and created a facebook profile. If any of you would like to be my "friend" on there, look me up. I'm just listed as Shauna Cundick. I'm hoping to spread the word about my stamping events on there. So now you can find out about my stamping classes and such right here on my blog, on my facebook page, and on my website at http://shaunacundick.stampinup.net

The 12 days of Holiday Sales special on Big Shot products ends on Tuesday, so if you are interested in that, let me know ASAP.

I hope you are all enjoying this Christmas season and that you are (just about) ready for Christmas. I have to apologize for the lack of idea posts this month, it is just that I'm working hard trying to get ready as well. I'm making most of my gifts this year (stamped tile coasters, birthday calendars, regular calendars, bundles of cards, magnetic Build a Bear paper dolls, etc.) so I'll have to share some of those with you later on. The Build a Bear paper dolls are my favorite!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Stampin' Up! is having a great sale on dies and vinyl for the Big Shot. Do you own a big shot? If so, this is a great time to get a great price on dies for it. Maybe you don't yet own a big shot but would like to in the future--stock up on the dies now and then buy your big shot in January during Sale-a-Bration and get free sets at the same time! This sale ends next Tuesday, December 22.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Wednesday, December 9th at Noon and 6:30pm and also on Saturday, December 12th at 10am. This is a stamp class where you can come and make all of the Christmas Cards that you want. There will be several designs to choose from, you can make all the same cards or a variety. The cost is $10 for every 12 cards with $5 going towards a $30 order. You can make 12 or more cards (just add $1 for each additional card)and all of the supplies (except adhesive) will be provided. You'll go home with cards and envelopes ready to send to your friends and family.If you'd like to attend, please RSVP (call me 801-278-3748, send me an email, or comment on this post). Feel free to invite your friends and family to come along with you. Bring a friend who hasn't come before and you'll both receive a free gift. You can see the cards on the post below this.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

It is time for my Christmas Card Buffet. There are 3 class times to choose from next week: Wednesday, December 9th at Noon and 6:30pm and also on Saturday, December 12th at 10am. This is a stamp class where you can come and make all of the Christmas Cards that you want. There will be several designs to choose from, you can make all the same cards or a variety. The cost is $10 for every 12 cards with $5 going towards a $30 order. You can make 12 or more cards (just add $1 for each additional card)and all of the supplies (except adhesive) will be provided. You'll go home with cards and envelopes ready to send to your friends and family.If you'd like to attend, please RSVP (call me 801-278-3748, send me an email, or comment on this post). Feel free to invite your friends and family to come along with you. Bring a friend who hasn't come before and you'll both receive a free gift. I'll be posting the cards that you can choose from in case you want to reserve a certain number of cards to make (check out my blog at http://stampinshauna.blogspot.com in the next few days). You can come the day of and make whatever cards you want (while supplies last) or reserve the number and style of cards ahead of time.

THE FIRST 5 TO RSVP WILL BE ENTERED IN A DRAWING FOR A FREE STAMP SET. I hope to see you there!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Stampin' Up! is having a Holiday Extravaganza Sale that started today and runs through November 30th. There are a bunch of stamps and accessories that are 30-50% off which is a FANTASTIC deal! You can see the items if you go to my website http://shaunacundick.stampinup.net and then click SHOP NOW and then click ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA. You can place your order online directly through my website or call me or email me with your order. Be sure that you are going through my website or order directly through me to get the best pricing (going through the general Stampin' Up! website costs more).

If you would like me to combine your order to save on shipping (if it is under $70) I can do that. I'll be placing an order later on today and can add yours to that, or I may have other orders to add it to during the week. If your order is over $70 the shipping is just 10%, so you can place it online or call or email me. If you want to stock up and your order is over $150, you will receive hostess benefits for your order.

This is a great time to add to your collection or buy gifts at great prices. Feel free to pass this info onto your friends and family. If you gather orders from your friends and family and combine them with your own and they are over $150 you will receive the hostess benefits too. Don't miss out on this great sale!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Here is another water bottle topper. Click here to see the first one I posted. This one uses the cupcake wheel along with the Party Hearty stamp set. Colors used are Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, and So Saffron. To get the multi-colored stamp, I colored directly onto the stamp with my Stampin' Write markers. The 1-1/4" and scallop circle punches reinforce the hole where the topper sits over a water bottle.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

The Holiday Extravaganza SALE is coming on Monday! Check out my blog or website for the details. In the past, this sale has had incredible deals--some stamps even 50% off. If you'd like me to notify you as soon as I know the details, please call or email me or post a comment to this post.

Friday, November 20, 2009

My friend and I made some coasters today for Christmas gifts. These were so fun and easy to make! These coasters were stamped with the Baroque Motifs stamp set that can be found in the current Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog. We also made some using the Circle Circus stamp set which turned out great. I'll have to get a picture of those and upload it later.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

I used the 1-1/4" square punch to make a window on the card. To make it rectangle, just punch the square a couple times next to where you punched first. That way you can make the rectangle any length you desire.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

I just love the black gingham ribbon that Stampin' Up! sells. It works with so many different cards. This card features the Baroque Motifs stamp set. I stamped the flower from that set and then punched it out with the circle punch and layered it on the card. Quick and easy!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Here is a different idea for a Christmas Card--a pocket card. I wrapped a 5-1/2"x2" piece of Designer Series Paper around the base of the card and glued it at the bottom and on the back sides. Then, the actual stamped card gets tucked into the pocket. I used the slot punch to punch a hole for the ribbon. Colors are Real Red, So Saffron, and Always Artichoke. The star punch is mounted with a Stampin' Dimensional for a finishing touch

Saturday, November 7, 2009

This Christmas card uses a couple of retired stamp sets, but I thought I'd post it for the idea. This layout would work great with almost any stamp set. I also like the red gingham ribbon for the scarf on the snowman.

The colors used are Real Red, Handsome Hunter, and Brilliant Blue. I used the Stampin' Pastels to shade in the snowman a little.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Autumn Harvest is a perfect stamp set for this time of year. I used Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Always Artichoke, and Chocolate Chip on this card. The brads are Always Artichoke and the dots are made with the paper piercing tool in the Crafter's tool kit. I watercolored the pumpkins using my Aquapainter.

If you'd like to order, visit my website at http://shaunacundick.stampinup.net and click SHOP NOW.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

From now through January 4th, receive a FREE Décor Elements piece of your choice (up to a $16.95 value) when you spend $50 on products in this guide!

Also, if your friends and family are looking for ideas to surprise you with, tell them that they can shop online at my website http://shaunacundick.stampinup.net and click SHOP NOW. Be sure that they go through my website to shop, otherwise they will be paying higher prices. They can also call or email me. Be sure to let them know what is on your wish list!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Here is a hand-stamped Christmas Card that I offered as part of a card buffet in the past. I love the Big on Christmas stamp set. We stamped it in red, then again in black and cut out the snowman from the black image. After coloring and cutting out, mount the snowman with a stampin' dimensional.

Friday, October 30, 2009

This is another card that I received as part of a demonstrator swap. If you want to join my team, you can participate in these fun events with other demonstrators. I just love the ideas that we give to one another.

This card uses Delightful Decorations and the ornament punch, a perfect duo! Colors are Old Olive and Elegant Eggplant.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Here is a Christmas card that some of you may recognize. We did it as part of a stamp-a-stack last year. I stamped the snowflakes from the Snow Swirled set in white and then the greeting from Heard from the Heart in garden green. The scallop edge punch and striped grosgrain ribbon add the finishing touches to this quick and fun card.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Delightful Decorations is my FAVORITE new Christmas stamp set (in case you couldn't already tell from my posts). I received this card from a swap with other demonstrators, but the maker did not sign their work so I can't give credit. This card features two ornaments tied with the silver elastic cord that can be found in the Holiday Mini Catalog. There are so many possibilities with this stamp set, be sure to order yours today. If you order by Saturday, you can take advantage of my amazing stamp sale and get it for 10-15% off!!!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

I've added a new label to my list. Most labels are specific stamp sets or accessories used. To help you with Christmas Card ideas, I've labeled all of those cards CHRISTMAS CARDS. Scroll down on the right side of my blog and you'll see the list of labels. Hope this helps!

Monday, October 26, 2009

It's Monday again, so that means it is time for another Deal of the Week. This week the Pirate and Princess Party Kits are on sale. The regular price is $15.95 and if you order them by Halloween you can get them for only $9.99 each.

These are great kits if you are having any parties for kids. They include invitations, decorations, and party favors for up to 8 people. If you'd like to order them, go to my website and click SHOP NOW or call me or email me with your order. As an extra bonus, you can COMBINE this offer with my special this week and get an extra 10-15% off!

The NEXT person who emails me or calls me with an order will get 15% off their ENTIRE order! The second person gets 14% off, 3rd gets 13% off, and so on. Once we hit 10% off we'll stop there and everyone can take advantage of that. This is a great time to stock up on supplies for Christmas projects. This special ends on Halloween.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Saturday, October 24, 2009

A few squares of paper, a scallop edge, a punch, a button, and a greeting make a fast and fun Christmas card. I think I'll have to try using this recipe on other cards and see how they turn out.

This is another fast card that I made using My Digital Studio. The template was done for me, I just changed the punch and greeting, but everything else was already created. I love that these pre-created templates not only make fast cards, but also inspire me to make hand stamped cards using the same layout. I hope you are enjoying the card ideas so far. Stay tuned for more cards (hand-stamped and digital).

Friday, October 23, 2009

Here is another card as part of my Virtual stamping class this month. It is another card that I made with My Digital Studio, but the great thing is I could make it with my regular stamps and paper too!

My Digital Studio makes projects so easy! I love the way this card turned out, and it is digital so I could print a bunch of them and send them out for my Christmas card this year. I also like how I was able to create it without making a big mess. I think I'll re-create this one using real stamps now. This software works well to create digital projects, but it is also a great way to conceptualize the "regular" stamping projects that you want to make. I was able to play around with it and change colors and layers without wasting supplies.

Here is the first of a bunch of cards that I am going to upload as part of my Virtual stamp class over the next week.

This is my first card that uses My Digital Studio. This is a great new paper crafting software that Stampin' Up! just came out with. You can make cards, calendars, digital scrapbooks, and more with this program. This card took less than 5 minutes to create. You can start from scratch or make a card that already uses a template. I just added the background pieces and the ribbon, the snowflake elements were already done for me.

If you'd like to find out more about My Digital Studio, or would like to get it for yourself, give me a call (or email). Remember, I'm still having my amazing sale and you could get this for 10-18% off if you act now.

Did you see my post yesterday about my amazing sale? Well, two people have taken advantage of it, but that means there are still great discounts left. Will you be one of the lucky customers to get more than 10% off? Who wants to get 18% off their order? Contact me now to place your order.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

With the H1N1 flu going around (including in our household), October's stamp class is going to be Virtual. Visit this blog over the next week for card ideas in lieu of an actual hands on class this month. I'll be posting some new cards over the next week. In addition, I am offering an amazing special to all of you, one that I've never offered before.

The FIRST person who emails me or calls me with an order will get 20% off their ENTIRE order (that is MY discount, so it's not going to get better than that)! The second person gets 19% off, 3rd gets 18% off, and so on. Once we hit 10% off we'll stop there and everyone can take advantage of that. This is a great time to stock up on supplies for Christmas projects. This special begins today at 7:30pm and ends on Halloween.

Monday, October 19, 2009

It's another Monday in October, which means it is time for another Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week. This week's deal focuses on some of the accessories that can be found on page 179 of the current Idea Book and Catalog.

If you'd like to take advantage of any of these deals, hurry and order this week! You can order online at my website http://stampinshauna.blogspot.com and click SHOP NOW or contact me and I'll place your order.

So, as most of you know I haven't announced any information about my October stamp class yet. I like to hold stamp classes in my home each month, but that isn't going to happen this month. We got one confirmed case of H1N1 in my household over the weekend, so for everyone's benefit this month's stamp class is going to be virtual. I'm going to upload some fun ideas and then I'm going to give you all a special offer that you can take advantage of this month. Stay tuned over the next day or two for details.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

So, October 24th is significant to me in my stamping world. Do you wonder why? Check out my website at http://shaunacundick.stampinup.net to find out. If you do, click on the date on my calendar and you'll see my special offer!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Here are some pictures of the final project that we made at my stamp club class. This is a fun pull-out mini album that is made from the 3x3 envelopes. The cover of the album is 11-1/2"x3-1/2" and it is scored at 8", 7-1/2", 4" and 3-1/2". I use 6-8 mini envelopes for the pockets. Fold the top of the envelope over, lick the glue, and stick it to the next envelope. The final envelope gets glued to the middle of the cover. Once that is done, all that is left is the fun part--decorating and adding photos. I used a Simply Scrappin' Kit to decorate. One kit is enough to do 8-10 albums. These would make fun gifts! They are the perfect size to throw in your purse or diaper bag so that you can show off pics of your kiddos. Let me know if you have any questions.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

This is another fun project that I made with my stamp club last week. The card features a detachable bookmark. The card stock is 11"x5-1/2", so you can get one of these cards from a regular sheet of card stock or two from a 12x12 sheet. I used the cutter kit to perforate the card at 2-1/2" for the bookmark. The designer series paper is from the Merry Moments collection, the stamps are from the under $10 section in the back of the catalog. I used the new shimmer paint from the Holiday Mini Catalog to add some sparkle and shine on the front of the card (it looks much better in person). If you have any questions about the bookmark card, let me know.

Monday, October 12, 2009

It's Monday, and that means it is time for another Deal of the Week from Stampin' Up! This week the deals are on dies for the Big Shot machine. If you are interested, you need to order these items THIS WEEK! The Perfect Setting die is on sale for $25.99 (reg $42.95), the Pop Up 3 Tier Cake die is on sale for $25.49 (reg $39.95) and the Flower Burst Embosslits die is on sale for $5.99 (reg $11.95). This is a great deal! If you have a Big Shot, add these dies to your collection now! If you don't own a Big Shot, order one THIS WEEK and I'll buy you an extra die for it (up to $19.95 value).

Friday, October 9, 2009

Last night I had a special class for the ladies who are in my stamp club. This was a free class as a Thank You for being part of the club. We made some fun projects that were different than the types of things I usually do at a hands-on class. We had a great time together. If you are interested in joining a stamp club, let me know. I'll be starting a new one in January.

This project is a water bottle topper. I love the little packets of Kool-Aid (for an 8oz bottle) or Crystal Light or Country Time Lemonade (for a 16oz bottle). The topper is 3" wide by 8-1/2" long. I scored the paper at 3" to make the pocket and then decorated it. I love how the scallop circle punch and 1-1/4" circle punch make a fun collar and reinforce the card stock where the topper sits on the water bottle.

I used basic black, pumpkin pie, and always artichoke for this project. The stamps are from the Pumpkin Patch set that is in the Holiday Mini Catalog. I used some always artichoke brads to secure the pocket.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Here is a picture of the make-n-take project that I prepared for my last downline meeting. I promised a couple of weeks ago that I'd get this posted, and I guess it is better late than never. Things have been busy around here so my stamping blog was neglected a bit last month.

This tote is made with the Box#2 die for the Big Shot machine. The patterned paper is from the Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper and the colors are Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, and Dusty Durango (all new In Colors). I just love how these 3 colors coordinate so well. The stamps are from the Autumn Splendor set that is in the Holiday Mini catalog. The ribbon is Dusty Durango polka dot ribbon. If you'd like to know how to make this tote, post a comment or email me. If you'd like to have a workshop in your home, I can teach you and your friends how to make this fun tote.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

I love these pumpkin stamps from the Holiday Mini, the set it called Pumpkin Patch. This is another of the cards that we made at last week's stamp-a-stack class.

The colors are Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Basic Brown. The patterned paper is from the Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper collection. We stamped the greeting and then punched it out with the oval and scalloped oval punches. The Pumpkin Pie card stock has a textured pattern on it (sorry the picture doesn't do it justice) that we created with the big shot and the Texturz Plates.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Here is one of the cards that we made at my stamp-a-stack class last week. We made cards that featured stamp sets from the Holiday Mini Catalog. If you haven't see the Holiday Mini, you need to--it is fabulous!!!

This cards uses the Autumn Splendor stamp set and 3 of this year's In Colors (Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, and Soft Suede). At first I didn't love the Autumn Splendor stamp set. The mini doesn't do it justice. Once it is stamped though, it is gorgeous! Those who attended the class agreed! We used the Tearing Edge to tear the Crushed Curry card stock and the Falling Leaves stamp set for the greeting. To finish it all off, we tied a little bit of Soft Suede polka-dot ribbon around the card.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Stampin' Up! has announced that there will be Deals of the Week in October. This deal is good from today until 9am on October 1st. These are great punches and are usually $15.95, so don't miss out on this Deal of the Week!

The My Way punch is on sale for $11.99, and the Trio Flower and 5-Petal Flower punches are only $10.99. Be sure to add these great punches to your collection. You can email me, call me, or visit my website and click SHOP NOW to order yours today!

Stampin' Up! has announced a new option for Starter Kits. If you would like to join my team of demonstrators (AND get a great discount on your stamping products) you can now get the Digital starter kit. This kit includes some of the typical stamps and accessories, and it includes the new My Digital Studio software. The kit is $185 (over $295 value). Whether you'd like to earn some extra money, build a business, get product at a discount, or just get a good deal on the kit, now is a great time to join. This offer is good through March 31, 2010. Contact me for more info. I'd love to have you join my team. We get together with our group each month to share ideas and stamp.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Stampin' Up! has added a Clearance Rack to my online store. Go to my website at http://shaunacundick.stampinup.net and click SHOP NOW (upper right). From there you can click on any category, including the new Clearance Rack. If anything catches your eye, order ASAP because it won't last long!

Friday, September 25, 2009

So I finally did it. I uploaded a new card. This is the first stamping that I've had time to do in the past few weeks. This is one of the cards that I'll be doing at a class for my sister's Enrichment Night next month.

I used the Party Hearty stamp set and the coordinating wheel. I colored directly on the stamps with Stampin' Write markers to get multiple colors on the stamp. Colors are regal rose, chocolate chip, so saffron, and pretty in pink (for the card stock).

Now I'd better get back to stamping. I need to come up with a make-n-take for my group meeting tomorrow.

About Me

I have been an independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator for nearly 18 years now--how time flies when you're having fun! Products used in my projects are made by Stampin' Up!® and can be purchased from my personal demonstrator website at www.shaunacundick.stampinup.com.
I hope this blog gives you ideas and inspires you to create your own projects. Please use the ideas for your own personal use and please give credit where credit is due.